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Press Releases
AKC Honors Massachusetts Fancier Holly Stump With a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club® announced today that Holly Stump of Ipswitch, Mass. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for her efforts to educate legislators about the dangers of breed-specific legislation. Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners, a group in which she serves as board member, nominated Stump. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-massachusetts-fancier-holly-stump-with-a-community-achievem/
| June 15, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Honors Vermont Fancier Edward Peterson With a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club® announced today that Edward Peterson of Middlesex, Vt. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for his dedication to preserving the rights of responsible dog owners. Peterson serves as spokesperson for the Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs. Peterson received one of three awards this quarter - Holly […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-vermont-fancier-edward-peterson-with-a-community-achievemen/
| June 15, 2006
Chairman's Reports
June 2006 Chairman’s Report
None of us will ever forget the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita last year and the tireless efforts of the fancy to give generously of their time, money (more than $1 million was donated to the AKC Companion Animal Recovery Canine Support and Relief Fund) and resources to aid those animals in need. […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-06/
| June 13, 2006
Legislative Alerts
NEW CALL TO ACTION FOR AMENDED NY STATE CROP/DOCK BILL
Ear Cropping and Tail Docking Bill Amended A. 11242, the New York State Assembly bill to prohibit ear cropping and tail docking, has been amended. It is imperative that New York fanciers and concerned dog owners contact their Assemblymember and members of the Agriculture Committee immediately to oppose this legislation. The new version of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-call-to-action-for-amended-ny-state-crop-dock-bill/
| June 9, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Riverside County, CA Holds Public Meetings Regarding Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal
Update! The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has announced they are cancelling the remaining three meetings on the proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance until a draft can be finalized by county counsel. AKC thanks the many fanciers and concerned dog owners who attended the meeting on Saturday and we will post further information as soon […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-county-ca-holds-public-meetings-regarding-mandatory-spay-neu/
| June 6, 2006
Chairman's Reports
May 2006 Chairmans Report
This year as we gear up for the fourth annual AKC ® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) I am pleased to report about some new opportunities for clubs, state federations, and pet-related organizations as they plan their AKC RDO Day events in communities across the country. Publicly promoting responsible dog ownership takes time, initiative and […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-05/
| May 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
A Victory in California!
AB 2110 Fails to Pass Committee Assembly Bill 2110 was held yesterday in the Appropriations Committee Suspense File and can not move forward. The bill would have prohibited field trials in the state of California. Congratulations to all fanciers and field trial participants who worked to oppose this measure. California Bill Would Outlaw […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/a-victory-in-california/
| May 26, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Issues New Judging Approval Policy
New York, NY — The Board of Directors of The American Kennel Club® recently adopted a new Judging Approval Policy, which includes a procedure for the removal of approved breeds. Other revisions clarify the policy by more specifically defining the requirements. All changes are effective January 1, 2007. "Several substantive changes have been made that […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-issues-new-judging-approval-policy/
| May 24, 2006
Legislative Alerts
NY Bill Would Prohibit Cropping & Docking
Assemblywoman Sandy Galef has introduced A. 11242, a bill to prohibit ear cropping and tail docking. It is imperative that New York fanciers and concerned dog owners contact their representatives immediately to oppose this legislation. A person found guilty of tail docking would be guilty of a misdemeanor and could be sentenced up to one […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-bill-would-prohibit-cropping-docking/
| May 18, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Your Voice is Needed Now – Model Opposition Letter Attached
Please send a letter to the New York Assembly Agriculture Committee To defeat A. 11242, the New York Assembly bill that will ban ear cropping and tail docking, we need the help of all fanciers. We strongly urge you to contact the members of the Assembly Agriculture Committee immediately and voice your opposition to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/your-voice-is-needed-now-model-opposition-letter-attached/
| May 16, 2006